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BASF to Build Europe’s Most Critical Chemical Plant for Next-Gen Chips
BASF to strengthen Europe's semiconductor supply chain with a major investment in a new semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid plant in Ludwigshafen.
BASF’s ultra-pure sulfuric acid will play a vital role in cleaning silicon wafers and etching processes, ensuring that European chipmakers meet the stringent quality standards demanded by next-generation technologies. This investment highlights how BASF is leveraging its Ludwigshafen Verbund site to provide efficient, high-quality chemical solutions with shorter lead times and stronger supply chain reliability. As European chipmakers ramp up investments, BASF’s decision to build what could become Europe’s most critical chemical plant sends a strong signal: the continent is serious about reclaiming its place at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.
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